This means that South African customers of Vodacom, who is majority owned by Vodafone, will be able to get the handset, itnewsafrica.com reported.

The Director of Terminals Marketing at Vodafone Peter Becker-Pennrich said: “The Nokia 6730 is a great all-round handset - just as perfect for mobile internet users as for music fans who want to take their tracks with them. This product follows a successful line-up of Vodafone exclusive devices from Nokia and is another great example of our collaboration. ”

“‘Feature packed’ describes Nokia 6730 classic really well. With its iconic design - available in sleek black or white - the device is a perfect upgrade for Nokia 6500c or 6300 users or anyone seeking an elegant device, optimized for mobile internet and navigation. What’s more, this mobile comes with industry-leading power-saving features and accessories” added Gustavo Eichelmann, Head of Vodafone Global Account Team at Nokia.

Mobile internet, Vodafone Music Client and personal and business email access along with mobile navigation capabilities are all included in the Nokia 6730 classic. The device also utilizes S60 software, which means customers can easily download their choice of additional applications from the web.